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    Blues Foundation announces 2020 Hall of Fame class

    Several artists who will join the 41st class of the Blues Hall of Fame have connections to Memphis.

    By Jared Boyd December 10, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘Parasite,’ ‘Irishman’ named 2019’s best films by Southeastern critics

    The Southeastern Film Critics Association makes their picks for the 2019's best films and performances. Chris Herrington shares his ballot. 

    By Chris Herrington December 09, 2019
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    Concert spotlights awareness for Memphis’ drinking water

    Entertainment lawyer Bruce Newman’s annual benefit concert will support Protect Our Aquifer. Musicians Maria Muldaur, Ruthie Foster and Dom Flemons are among the performers.

    By Jared Boyd December 09, 2019
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    Ham says BRIDGES brought her ‘up close and personal with human beings’

    Longtime marketer Cynthia Ham took a chance on youth development in 2012, when she became CEO of BRIDGES. As she retired from the job this week, she said she learned an investment in Memphis' youth is the most important investment in building community.

    By Jared Boyd December 09, 2019
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    The Weekly Memphian: ‘Band of Outsiders,’ Duke Deuce, Ariana Grande and Sensitive Santa

    The Weekly Memphian is a guide to some of the things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Dec. 5-11.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 05, 2019
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    Stax Music Academy students to appear on ‘Ellen’ special

    The Stax school's 20th anniversary celebration will include talent shows, a public Black History Month production, a three-day livestream Memphis music marathon and a huge birthday bash that coincides with International Music Day.

    By Jared Boyd December 05, 2019
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    Orpheum will screen ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for a good cause

    See the classic movie at Downtown's classic theater while contributing to the Mid-South Food Bank.

    By Jill Johnson Piper December 04, 2019
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    ‘Messiah’ soprano for hire: Mary Wilson loves to tell Handel’s old, old story

    “Audiences aren’t paying to hear me read the phone book,” Wilson says. “It’s about telling a story. That’s really important to me.” 

    By Jill Johnson Piper December 03, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    The Weekly Memphian: Record Store Day, Blac Youngsta, ‘The Irishman’

    Think local on Black Friday when Memphis Music, Shangri-La and Goner Records join in the annual Record Store Day. Follow up with Small Business Saturday events at Inspire Community Cafe, Cooper-Young and Southern Vintage Co. in Bartlett.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2019
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    The Memphis 10: Central Station’s South Main mood, Ja Morant in flight and more good things this month

    As a public space, The Peabody lobby is an enduring classic that defines the center of Downtown Memphis. Now, the Central Station Hotel lobby is an instant classic that does the same for South Main. One has ducks spinning around a fountain. The other has vintage vinyl spinning around a turntable.

    By Chris Herrington November 27, 2019
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    ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 10 Recap: Is this the end for Strait & Associates?

    The first season of "Bluff City Law" ended with a ripped-from-the-headlines case, the conclusion of a season-long story line and an early Thanksgiving meal. Will "first" be final? Now we wait. 

    By Chris Herrington November 26, 2019
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    The Weekly Memphian: Southern Avenue, Memsgiving, Talibah Safiya

    Southern Avenue performs Saturday at Halloran Centre. The band’s second album, this year’s “Keep On,” was nominated this week for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2019
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    Vintage Memphis gospel imprint resurrected to find fans beyond church

    Forty years after his own gospel heyday, former Memphis disc jockey Juan Shipp is relaunching his D-Vine Spirituals label in a partnership with record producer Bruce Watson, who says he wants to bring the music “out of the church building.”

    By Jared Boyd November 21, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Charlie Vergos doesn’t really hate barbecue

    This Charlie Vergos doesn’t cook ribs for a living, but the stand-up comedian might tickle your funny bone with his high/low humor.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 20, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Bluff City Law (Blah Blah Blah) Podcast: Ep. 9 (Church and state edition)

    Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the penultimate ninth episode of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates take on the Catholic church and the state of Tennessee. 

    By Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs November 19, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 9 Recap: Strait & Associates takes church to court

    In its penultimate season (series?) episode, "Bluff City Law" ventures into church, a high school gym and a cemetery, closing out one season-long storyline. 

    By Chris Herrington November 22, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    The Weekly Memphian: Don Lifted, Fabio Frizzi, ‘Nut Remix’

    The Green Room at Crosstown Arts will host hip-hop artist Don Lifted with chamber music group Blueshift Ensemble on Saturday. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2019
  • Music

    ‘Ring My Bell’: How a Memphis teacher brought the Bluff City disco gold

    Songwriter Frederick Knight originally conceived “Ring My Bell” as a song for teens about talking on the phone, but it became a hit for older audiences in the disco-era when it came out on Anita Ward's debut album.

    By Jared Boyd November 14, 2019
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    ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 8 Recap: The past walks through the door

    Seeds planted early in the season bear fruit as "Bluff City Law" delves into Elijah's romantic past, Della's family business and a big break for Jake. 

    By Chris Herrington November 12, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Daily Memphian announces radio partnership with U of M, Crosstown Concourse

    Pending approval by the University of Memphis Board of Trustees, WUMR FM radio will partner with The Daily Memphian and Crosstown Concourse on an era of new programming.

    By Jared Boyd November 13, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    At 17, ‘Nut Remix’ still tells Tchaikovsky the news

    New Ballet' "Nut Remix" resets the story of the "Nutcracker" ballet on Beale Street, and mixes in a little Booker T. & the MG's and Duke Ellington with the familiar Tchaikovsky music. This year's performances are Nov. 15-17 at the Cannon Center.

    By Jill Johnson Piper November 11, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis that almost wasn’t

    "Memphis Reborn," a new book about Memphis in the 1880s, begins with the city "at its absolute low point."

    By Jill Johnson Piper November 10, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Music Hall of Fame a night of reflection, gratitude

    Eight acts were inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Those musicians in attendance expressed their gratitude for the honor and the city that nurtured their talents.

    By Jared Boyd November 09, 2019
  • Music

    Memphis Music Hall of Fame to induct Tina Turner, Steve Cropper

    Eight musicians, whose work spans 100 years of contributions to American music, will be recognized at a ceremony at the Cannon Center.

    By Jared Boyd November 08, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    The Weekly Memphian: Marcus King, Grilled Cheese Fest, Malted VI

    The folks at Hi-Tone Café are hosting their fifth grilled cheese cook-off and festival.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 07, 2019

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